Governors Send Letter to White House in Support of Trade

By Webmaster on June 7, 2011 7:58 PM
On May 23, 25 governors sent a letter to President Obama and Congressional leaders in support of a robust trade agenda that includes passage of the pending trade agreements South Korea, Colombia, and Panama and support for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. The letter also calls for the renewal of fast-track trade negotiation authority to the President. The bipartisan letter, which was authored and organized by Governors Terry Branstad (R-IA) and Governor Christine Gregoire (D-WA), states: "As the chief executives of our respective states and territories, we appreciate how important international trade and investment are to the economic vitality of our jurisdictions, presenting important opportunities for workers, and enhancing our overall competitiveness. Export-related jobs pay better than non-exporting industries and, with nearly 95 percent of the world's consumers living outside of the U.S., exports have been the focus of increased job growth in recent years. Strong bipartisan leadership is needed to create opportunities for America's workers." Read full letter.

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